Senior Staff Scientist - Quantum

Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is hiring a Senior Staff Scientist - Quantum to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. The team values collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and gives every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills.

Requirements

• PhD in atomic, optical, quantum physics, or 12+ years of related academic or industry experience
• US citizenship (born or naturalized), lawful US permanent resident (green card holder), or certain categories of refugees and asylees
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and collaborators
• Hands-on expertise with several of the following: Atomic clocks and inertial sensors, Atomic ovens, beams, and/or vapor cells, Laser cooling and trapping, Precision spectroscopy, Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, Narrow linewidth lasers and laser frequency stabilization, Optics, fiber optics, electro/acousto-optics, detectors, Analog, digital, and RF electronics, Control systems and instrumentation, Mechanical design

Benefits

• Platinum-level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• 20 days of paid time off / 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Fully stocked kitchen